Hello Friend...

I have some new and exciting news to share with you today!

Today is my first post for my new design team position over at Scrapbooks by Design! 

Here's a bit about them...

"Scrapbooks by Design originally opened as a brick-and-mortar store on Queen Street in Toronto in November 2003, with the online store opening for business in March 2006.  As the original owners moved on towards different career paths, the online store was eventually taken over by the current owners in April 2012.  The company headquarters is located in British Columbia, but our wide range of products and competitive prices have attracted scrapbookers and crafters from all across the country.

While Scrapbooks by Design is an online only store, we strive to provide superior customer service, excellent product selection, and, of course, inspiration through our projects and tutorials.  Every member of our team is passionate about their craft, and it shows!"

You can browse their wonderful selection of items in their online store here, and be sure to keep up to date with the wonderful projects on their blog here.

While browsing the store, trying to decide what I would love to create to showcase for this first post, I came across the Graphic 45 Botanical Tea 12x12 Paper Pad! 

 

Now, if you've been a follower of my blog for some time, you'll know already that vintage is my all time passion when it comes to creating cards.  This paper fit the theme perfectly!  Who could pass up those images of butterflies, birds...especially the hummingbirds!  

The number one thing I just love about paper packs is that they can be used to do a quick and sophisticated card in a minimal amount of time.  The image panels are easy to design around, and the fact that all of the patterned papers coordinate makes choosing a theme and color a breeze.  Throw on some gold twine, a button and some Tim Holtz Distress embossing powder and voila!

Here's what I came up with for this first design team post...

Quick, simple and the perfect card to send to a friend whom you haven't seen in awhile, or a friend you want to surprise with some snail mail!

Be sure to check out the Scrapbooks by Design blog to get all the details on how this card was created!

Until next time...

This card has been shared in the following challenges...
Animal Friends Challenge..."August Challenge"
Bastel-Traum..."Animals"
Cards Galore Encore..."Anything Goes"
Moving Along with the Times..."A Little Bit Vintage"
Creative Moments..."Anything Goes - Animals"
Word Art Wednesday..."Anything Goes"
Fan-Tastic Tuesday..."Anything Goes"
Artistic Inspirations..."Up, Up and Away"
Crafting from the Heart..."Anything Goes"

Winter Scene

Welcome!

How are things in your little part of the world?

We are busy doing last minute vacationing at our seasonal campsite and are a little disappointed that we only have 3 weekends left there.  Where has the summer gone?

And as though the summer is not going by quickly enough, we had a good dose of reality that it is coming to an end yesterday.  We headed into the city to do the kids school clothing shopping.  It's amazing how things don't fit by them by the end of summer.  

I guess that extra bit of sunshine and fresh air make them grow just as well as the weeds in my garden!

I did have a chance to sit and relax the other night though, and decided to design yet another Christmas card.  The Christmas craft sale is coming up quickly and I need to keep adding to my stock!

Awhile ago I was able to get my hands on the Christmas Card Collection paper pack by Heartfelt Creations.  I love their products!  Beautiful papers, stamps and dies to work with.

I got busy, and here's what I created...

The card panels and coordinating patterned papers in this paper pack make it so easy to whip together a beautiful card. 

Well, that's all for me today!  

I've got all the kids new clothes to pre-wash, some gardening to attend to and some housework to catch up on!  

Enjoy your day!

Until next time...

This card has been shared in the following challenges...

Deep Ocean Challenges..."Christmas in August"

Fan-Tastic Tuesday..."Anything Goes"

Papertake Weekly..."To Die For"

Through the Craft Room Door..."Anything Goes"

Craft-Dee Bowz..."Anything Goes with a Handmade Bow"

Craft Your Passion..."Use 3 Patterned Papers"

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge..."Favorite Things" (glitter, pearls, flowers, all thing Christmas)

Christmas Cards All Year 'Round..."Sparkle and Shine"

Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra..."August Challenge"

Sparkles Christmas Challenge..."Snowflakes"

Winter Wonderland..."Anything Goes for Christmas" 
Holly Jolly Christmas..."1, 2, 3"(one image, 2 corner die cuts, 3 flowers)

Time for Tea...

Welcome!

Sit, relax, grab a cup of tea and stay awhile!

I have a super unique card to share with you today!

We have an interesting challenge running over at Unstampabelles this month in which we are asking you to create a birthday card for either a significant person, significant age...and we have the twist of...

"A Shaped Card"

We have a wonderful sponsor this month who actually allowed us to choose our own shaped blank card.  Thanks so much Regal Craft!
 You really need to check out all of their cool designs...


http://www.regalcraftcards.com.au/

They are offering one lucky winner a $15 gift voucher to spend in their online store!

When I saw the tea pot shaped card, I just knew I had to create with it!

I wanted to use some antique looking paper for the base, and found some beautiful blue patterned paper was perfect! I inked the edges to give the card an aged look. Then I found the beautiful tea pot and teacup images on a piece of scrapbook paper and fussy cut them turning them into die cuts. I was excited to figure out a way to use them on the creation somehow.  I love how the tea pot looks like its pouring out the Happy Birthday sentiment.  Popping up the teapot die cut really helped give it this look.  The sentiment is a silver sticker and tied in nicely with the silver cording I used.  

Here's a peek at what I came up with...

...and another view...

I thought it came out rather unique!

As far as the significant birthday...please promise not to laugh!
The significant birthday is...ME...because I turn a very significant 40 this month!  LOL
I love vintage teacups, saucers and tea pots...but can't stand drinking the beverage it holds.

So, are you up to the challenge?
Start with deciding whether you'll design for a significant person, a significant age, etc...and then figure out a shape that you'd like to create with.  Then be sure to link up with us at Unstampabelles. 
We can't wait to see what you come up with!
Remember...you only have until August 29!

Until next time....

This card has been shared in the following challenges...
Sugar Creek Hollow..."Let's Celebrate"
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge..."August Challenge"
Bloggers..."Birthday"
Sister Act Card Challenges..."Anything Goes"

Vintage Inspired Hallow's Eve Creations

Good Morning!

So happy you could stop by for a visit today!

My hubby has been away at his buying convention the last few days, and this has allowed me to squeeze in a little extra crafting time.  It's funny, but when he's gone I will usually land up crafting and creating late into the night/morning because I find it so hard to fall asleep.  I took this opportunity to work on a few new items for the Etsy shop.  It had been awhile again since I was able to just create something for myself and not something specific for a design team.  (Speaking of Design Teams...I have a super surprise to share with you next week!  So stay tuned!)

I had some super cute vintage style Halloween collage sheet die cuts that I had been waiting to use.  I decided the time was right to open the Halloween section in the store, so I set to work.  

I dislike the darker side of this spooky season, so cute and charming is the direction I went!

These images just remind me of simpler times when people could still bob for apples, hand out popcorn balls and the holiday wasn't portrayed as being so dark.  

Here's a look at the cards I created...

 

 

Well, that's it for me today!  Short and sweet!

Time to start packing up the kiddos and heading out to the campground.  

It seems that the summer is quickly coming to an end and they will be in school again in a few weeks!

So, enjoy the rest of your weekend, and don't wait too long to come visit again!

Until next time...

 

Will You Tag Along...

....with us this week at Christmas Stampin' All Year Long?

It's Friday once again!  

I'm back from a great camping vacation so I've been missing in action for a bit.  

I got to get my creative juices flowing for another CSAYL challenge...which if you haven't guessed by the title is...

"Tags"

We are sponsored this week by the ever popular

 

who are offering one lucky winner 7 digis of their choice!

Thanks Bugaboo!

Now, I don't usually do tags...actually I've never created a tag before if you can believe it.  

Since I'm a passionate card maker, I usually don't see the need for a tag.

Well, the first thing I did was to find an interesting Silhouette cutting file to get the whole project rolling.  

Then I incorporated the digi I had to play with from Bugaboo and added it directly to the Silhouette program so I could print and cut it directly on the tag at the same time.

 I got to coloring with my distress markers, hauled out the Big Shot to do some die cutting, and here's where my creativity took me...

 Now I believe I'll have to create a matching card and give this away on an actual gift!

Now it's your turn to create a tag and link it up with us at CSAYL!

Until next time...

Reindeer Wishes

So glad you took the time to stop by today!

It's Friday....which means its a new challenge beginning at Christmas Stampin' All Year Long!

This week we are challenging you to create a...

"One Layer Card"

Now don't be intimidated!  I know one layer cards do tend to scare me a little as I don't do them often, but it can be done!

Here's the card I created for the challenge this week...

I had the most adorable reindeer digi stamp to play with from Emma Cannings...who also happens to be our wonderful sponsor this week...and is offering one lucky winner 5 digis of their choice!

I printed out the image on the sized paper I wanted to use, proceeded to color it and then doodled around the outside of the card.  The last finishing touch was the silver cord and metal snowflake charm.  I thought it actually turned out really well...and was super quick and simple.

Now it's your turn.  Don't let the one layer scare you...break out of your comfort zone and try something new.  Then, link up with us at CSAYL.  

Can't wait to see what you come up with!

Until next time...

Jolly Old St. Nicholas

I'm back today with a new challenge reveal for Christmas Stampin' All Year Long!

Our goal is to try to create a bulk of our seasonal cards ahead of the holiday rush...and we're challenging you to do the same.  

Our new challenge this week is to create a 

"Gift Set"

The options and creativity abound for this one...don't they?

We do not have a sponsor for this challenge...however, the prize this week is a Guest Designer spot in an upcoming month!

How awesome is that!
We would love to design with you!

Be sure to check out the CSAYL blog to see the awesome prize being offered to one lucky winner!

I found the cutest set over at My ScrapChick that I had purchased while they were running a sale.  I loved the Santa image and was very impressed that there were several matching SVG files included.  So, I got the Silhouette Cameo humming and started paper piecing!

Here's how my gift set of a card and treat box turned out...

here's a close up of the card...

...and one of the treat box

I hope someone would be so excited and tickled pink to receive these at Christmas time!

 I also hope that you've been inspired to create a gift set of your own and link it up with us at CSAYL.

Until next time...

This creation has been shared in the following challenges...
Aud Sentiments Challenge..."Christmas in July"
Creative Knockouts..."Christmas in July"
DL. Art..."Christmas in July"
Southern Girls Challenge Blog..."Christmas is a Comin'"
Little Red Wagon..."Christmas in July"
Die Cuttin' Divas..."Christmas in July"
Crafting for all Seasons..."Christmas"
Christmas at Sweet Stampin'..."Kraft Christmas"

I Could Have Danced All Night...

Welcome!

Are you ready for an update on the challenge running over at Unstampabelles this month?  

I was away when the first posting of this challenge went live, so I will be showcasing my card for this challenge today...along with some of the other DT members who have had the spunk, time and ambition to create a second project for this challenge. 

Before I move ahead into showing you my creation, I just want to take a brief moment to remind you about the rules at Unstampabelles.  True to our name...we do not use stamps to create our creations on this challenge blog, and we are asking that you do the same.  That means no rubber stamping or using digital stamps either.  Sound hard?  It's really not hard at all...you'll see!

Our theme this month is...

"I Could Have Danced All Night" with the twist to use Ribbons

I loved this theme when I saw it.  I wanted to do something a little different from the usual usage of putting a dancer on the front of the card...and I knew I wanted to do something vintage and beautiful.  Well, I came across this gorgeous antique boot image on one of the collage sheets I had purchased awhile back.  It got me thinking of ball room dancing, ladies beautiful large skirts swooshing across the dance floor, dance cards, etc. 

Here's how my vision turned out...

Of course I needed to have roses, beautiful ladies, patterned paper and rhinestones to complete the look!  I love this card, and hope you will as well.  

We have a wonderful sponsor again this month...

Be sure to check out their online store!
http://www.flourishwithabling.com.au/blog/welcome-to-flourish-with-a-bling/

 I hope you've been inspired by my creation today, and I'm also hoping that you take the challenge to join us at Unstampabelles! 

Until next time...

Here Comes Santa Claus...

I'm back from vacation and I'm glad you're still here paying me a visit.

It's another new holiday challenge with us over at Christmas Stampin' All Year Long!
We have a Christmas recipe for you this week...

"2 Different Card Stocks, 1 Image, 1 Sentiment and 2 Embellishments"

Talk about getting the mind to work after vacation mode!  LOL
Are you ready to see what this mushy vacation mode brain came up with?



I'm hoping you'll indulge me this week, as I'm not really sure I accomplished the 2 embellishment part of the challenge...I've used the buttons and then also the Stickles on the Santa hat.  Are Stickles considered Embellishments...well, in this case we're just going to say yes!  LOL

The two different types of card stock are the pattened paper which was a premade card that I purchased on sale last Christmas at Michaels.  I added the red card
 stock which I ran through my Big Shot and then sanded the top of the dots so they stood out a little more on the card. 

The sentiment was a print and cut file from my Silhouette Cameo that I purchased at the Silhouette Online Store.  I thought the colors were perfect for a cheery holiday card, and actually designed this card around the different colors printed on it. 


Lastly, the fun Santa Claus image comes from our sponsor this week...



...and they will be awarding one lucky winner 5 digis of their choice!
Thanks Eureka Stamps!

I hope you've been inspired by what you've seen here.  I also hope you have stopped by the CSAYL blog to see what the other talented DT members have come up with.
We'd love to have you join us in creating our holiday themed cards early before the rush of the season begins!

Until next time...

Sassy Studio Designs..."Christmas in July"

Hambo Hoedown..."Christmas in July"

Inky Chicks..."Christmas in July"

Completely Christmas..."Anything Goes"

Oh Happy Day!

Hello and Welcome!

Today is a new day, and a new challenge over with us at Pile it On!

Your creations last week were all so fantastic!  Be sure to watch the Pile it On blog for the winners announcement. 

 I have a quick announcement myself...this will be my last post with Pile it On until September.  The team has been gracious enough to allow me to take the summer off and enjoy my time with my kiddos!  But don't worry...I know that the summer will go by quickly and I'll be back showing you creations with the team in no time.  

So...our theme this week is 

"Outdoor Fun"

This is such a great challenge.  The theme is wide open and so many ways to interpret it!

I guess I must have a relaxing vacation on my mind, because when I saw the digi I've used on my card I knew it was the one.  

Ready?

Doesn't that just make you wanna sit outside, soak up a little sun and just relax?  

This card has been water colored with my Tim Holtz Distress Markers.  I've inked the edges of all the papers brown to give them kind of a weathered look.  I've used one of my Stamp'n Up stamps for the sentiment and lastly added some yellow and white twine to give the card a carefree feeling.  

Now, before we go any further, I must share with you who our sponsor is for the week.

We are sponsored by...



...and they are offering one lucky winner a $10 gift certificate to their online store.
How awesome is that!

So think of your favorite outdoor activity and create a card around it.  Then, don't forget to link up with us at Pile it On.  You never know...you may be the next lucky winner!

Until next time...

This card has been shared in the following challenges...
Crafty Girls Challenge Blog..."Anything Goes"
MilkCoffee Challenges..."Summer Fun"
Crafting By Designs..."Here Comes Summer"
Hambo Hoedown..."Here Comes Summer"
Inky Impressions..."Anything Goes"
Crafty Sentiments Designs..."Summer"
Fan-Tastic Tuesday..."Anything Goes"
Just Inspirational Challenges..."Anything Goes"
Sweet Stamps..."Summer"

Christmas Fairy

Happy Friday Morning!

And happy it is...today is the last day of school for our kiddos.  They go for an hour and 10 minutes today...can you believe they run the buses for an hour and 10 minutes of school.  I still shake my head and wonder sometimes!  LOL

However, the kids are ready to jump out of their skin and let loose on their summer vacation.

I'm back today with a new challenge at Christmas Stampin' All Year Long!

As usual, it's an "Anything Goes" theme with the twist of...

"Made for a Child"

I bet you have a grandchild, niece, nephew, son or daughter that you can be inspired to create for.  

Our sponsor this week is...

...be sure to check out the CSAYL blog for prize details.

Here is the small note sized card I created...

I thought it would be perfect for a tween, teen or young adult.  Being note sized, it would be perfect to slip in a gift card for that special someone to their favorite store.

Well, it's short and sweet today.
Gotta be ready for when that bus rolls onto the yard for the last time this school year, and then head out to our last day of swimming lessons.

Until next time... 

A Child Reaches for Your Hand and Touches Your Heart

Welcome!

I hope things are good in your neck of the woods, and life is treating you well!

I'm so glad you took time out of your day to stop by for a visit!

Today begins a new challenge over at The Crafters Cafe Challenge Blog.

This week we are asking you to incorporate

"Polka Dots & Ribbons"

The two just go so well together don't they?

Our challenge this week is sponsored by

Be sure to check out the challenge blog for the prize being offered.  

I fell in love with the image that we were given to work with and knew when I saw it that I would be breaking out the scissors, fussy cutting and paper piecing.  

Here's how it all came together...

*this card is available for purchase in my Etsy store

I chose to go with polka dots on the little girls outfit as well as the background paper.  I added a doily to make the card feel soft and feminine.  The sentiment comes from a printed 12x12 vellum baby sheet, and has been backed with the same polka dotted paper.  I added just a small ribbon on the corner of the sentiment to finish off the card.  Wouldn't this just be great for a baby shower or arrival of a new little one!

I hope that you've been inspired to join us over at The Cafe this week.

For more awesome inspiration, be sure to check out the other DT creations.

Until next time...

This card has been shared in the following challenges...

Fan-Tastic Tuesday..."Anything Goes"

Oldie But a Goodie..."Baby"  (doily & vellum sentiment are more than 6 months old)

Card Mania..."Babies"

Craft-Dee BowZ..."Anything Goes with a Handmade Bow"

Crafting From the Heart..."Anything Goes"

The Cutie Pie Challenge Blog..."Cute Girls"

A Gem of a Challenge..."For a Child or Baby"

Sweet Stampin' Challenge Blog..."Paper Piecing"

Camping Fun!

I'm back...and glad you're still here to visit!

The family have all returned to a basically healthy status, although my cough still is hanging on!  Grrr!

Today begins a new challenge at {Pin}spirational Challenges!

Our {pin}spiring pic is a celebratory one this week.

Here's a look...

Doesn't that just get your creative juices flowing?
In Canada we are fast approaching Canada Day and our kids will be anticipating watching fireworks in a small community close to our vacation spot!
And this picture also inspires thoughts of our favorite summer past time which is camping!
This is where I drew my inspiration for my creation this week.

Here's what I came up with...

This was actually a very special creation for my daughter.  It was her birthday party invitation for her camping sleep over party which we just held this last weekend.  She and I browsed the Silhouette Online store and she fell in love with this camper card immediately.  She picked out the papers and the color scheme which of course I knew would be pink and purple.  We created 3 of them all the same as she had three friends that she wanted to invite, and that was pretty much all the room we had for extra bodies in our camper.  The day of the party, the weather was absolutely horrible.  We had downpour upon downpour, but by the time I picked up all the gals from school the sunshine was out and the air was damp and humid.  We made our way to the seasonal site where our camper is for the season and had grilled cheese cooked over the campfire for supper and pizza cookies baked in our pizza over and smores for dessert.  We headed out for an evening boat ride and the lake was smooth and the weather beautiful.  We finally called it a night at 11:00pm for the girls and moved them inside where they were allowed to watch one movie.  Amazingly enough, they actually all went to bed right after.  Needless to say, everyone slept in the next morning and all these young girls were poor little sad sacks of skin that were tired and very laid back for the rest of the trip. 
Everyone had a great time and said that it had been one of the best bday parties ever!
(My poor hubby and I are still feeling the effects of not enough sleep on the weekend!  LOL)

I hope that you'll find something inspiring in our photo this week and link up with us so we can see what type of creation you came up with. 

We have some fabulous sponsors this week who are offering some fabulous prizes...

Sassy Studio

 

as well as...

Paper Pretties


and lastly...

The Stamping Boutique
 
Be sure to check out the {Pin}spirational Challenges blog for the prizes being offered. 

Until next time...

Life is Easier...

...with a friend by your side!

Isn't that so true!  Especially when you wanna have a little fun or cause a little trouble!  LOL

Or when you're down in the dumps and need a little lift!

I've finally felt well enough to join back in with my design teams!  I just need this crazy cough to disappear!

So let's get down to business.  

This week we have a new challenge starting over at Pile it On!

This one is sure to get your mind whirling...I really had to think hard on this one and actually didn't come up with anything too creative...

"Wrong But So Right...Use Something in a Way it Wasn't Originally Intended"

Won't that be fun!

Hope you're not to spooked to join us!

Let me show you what I finally was able to dream up...

As I mentioned, I wasn't really too creative.  My items that were not originally intended for card making use are the button, thread and sequins! 

Isn't the little guy so cute splashing around in the water with his little frog buddy.  

This adorable image comes from our sponsor for the week...

...and they are offering one lucky winner a $7 gift certificate.

How awesome is that!

And I must make mention that the awesome sentiment used on this card comes from TLC Creations!

Now if you're needing a few more ideas for this weeks challenge be sure to check out the other DT creations!  They've had some awesome ideas!

Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by today!  

Hope the week will treat you well.

Until next time...

This card has been shared in the following challenges...

Sister Act Card Challenges..."Anything Goes"

Stampin' for the Weekend..."Anything Goes"

4 Crafty Girls..."Anything Goes"

A Song in Your Heart..."Hey Brother"

Crafting By Designs..."Anything Goes"

Hambo Hoedown..."Summer"

Digi Choosday Challenges..."Use 2 Papers"

Fan-Tastic Tuesday..."Anything Goes"
Speedy Fox and Friends..."Sun Rays"
The Doodle Garden..."Summertime"
Crafting at the Weekend..."Anything Goes"
Paper Crafting Challenges..."In Summer"
Brown Sugar Challenge..."Summer"

More Christmas Creations

Hi Everyone!

I'm glad you're able to join me today!  

I have to apologize that I've been MIA lately...but it would seem that there has been a nasty chest cold moving through our house and I was not immune to it this time!

My apologies again to the design teams I've let down this week!

I do however have a card to share with you today!

A new challenge is starting at Christmas Stampin' All Year Long and the theme this week is...

"One Layer"

We are sponsored this week by



and one lucky winner will be receiving a $12 gift certificate to their store.

One layer cards can tend to be a little daunting...but here is my attempt...

Be sure to check out the other wonderful DT creations on the CSAYL challenge blog. 
Lots of terrific inspiration there. 

Hopefully you've been inspired to join us in creating a holiday card...remember that's one less that you need to make during the busy holiday season.

Until next time...

Reindeer Games

Happy Friday!

It would be much happier if I still wasn't battling this sore throat, ear aches and brutal headache!

Anyhoo...on with the show...

Christmas Stampin' All Year Long is starting a new challenge this week!

As always, our theme is "Anything Goes" with the twist of ...

"Use Ribbon and Trims"

I found a cute reindeer image die cut in my stash of "vintagey" Christmas things and thought it would be fun to use him in a card.  I gathered up some fun patterned paper, ribbon and some sequins (not sure if you consider them trims but for this moment we will, LOL) and got to creating. 

Here's the card...

I die cut some snowflakes to add to the card and then colored them with my Wink of Stella pen to give them a very subtle shimmer.  I also colored the white on his Santa hat and the shadows on the ground so that they would sparkle as well.

The challenge at CSAYL does not have a sponsor this week...but one lucky winner will be able to be a Guest Designer with us in the month of July!

So get crafting...you never know...you could be our next lucky winner!

Until next time...

Peace, Love & Joy

I woke up under the weather this morning.  A scratchy throat and the sweats so I knew it wasn't going to be a very productive day.  So what did I do....off to the craft room I went!

I wanted to make a Christmas card so I put on the Christmas music and started crafting!

(No I'm not delirious....LOL)

It was different to make a card for sheer pleasure and not for a challenge with one of the design teams!

Here's what I managed to come up with...

I love that old world Santa with his sack on his back ready to deliver to all of the good boys and girls!

I added some die cuts in the corner...different types of greens, holly and berries and a few swirls.  Three rhinestones in the bottom corner finished it off.  

Nothing too fancy!

You may have noticed that there are 2 new buttons on the top of my blog.  

I'm selling on Etsy and Artfire now...and guess what...this card was added to the inventory today!

Feel free to pop by one of the stores today and favorite one of the cards there.

That's it for me today...think I might just go crawl into bed for a bit.  

Until next time...

This card has been shared in the following challenges...

Jingle Belles..."Peace on Earth"

Completely Christmas..."Anything Goes"

Holly Jolly Christmas..."Santa or Elves"

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra..."Anything Christmas Goes"

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge..."Use 3 of Something"...3 rhinestones, 3 holly leaves, 3 berries

Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge..."Anything Goes"

Use Your Stuff..."Patterned Paper"

Mixed Media Canvas

Two posts in one day!  How does that happen!  LOL

Today begins a new challenge over at Unstampbelles Challenge Blog!

Oh I had fun with this one and I hope you will too!

"Mixed Media with the Twist to Alter Something"

How fun!

I had a small canvas kicking around the craft room and decided to go with that.  I completed it in stages and was able to still do a bit of housework in between the various coats of paint, etc. as they were drying!  Multitasking at its finest!

Here's how it came out...

Aren't the colors fabulous!  I find them so happy!

I dabbled in a little paint, a little texture paste, some rub ons and some stickers for the lettering!

I am really learning to enjoy the concept of mixed media and the fact that its not perfection that you're striving for.  It's carefree and lets you be artistic in the ways you want to be.  

The other DT members have come up with some fantastic creations themselves!

Be sure to check them out here!

Of course we have a wonderful sponsor for this month as well...

http://www.bizzybecscardmakingscrapbooking.com.au/

 

One lucky winner will be taking home this fantastic prize...

 

 

A Marianne Die


Now, remember that our one and only real rule is that you are not allowed to use any stamps in your creation...not rubber, digi or clear!  Believe me...it's really not that hard!  We encourage you to follow our "twist", however it is not mandatory...but it sure makes it more fun!  I had a great time using our twist by altering a canvas in a mixed media style. 
We at Unstampabelles are so excited to see where this challenge takes your creativity!
Remember you have a whole month to enter!

Until next time...

House Keeping Humor

Hi there!

I have a quick question for you today before we get into the good stuff!

What does your typical Saturday hold for you?  

Is it full of laundry, dusting, vacuuming and cleaning?

I'll be the first to admit that I really don't spend enough time cleaning in our house.  The nooks and crannies are usually a little dusty, and there are usually a few thing sitting around.  Life is really to short to just spend all day making the house perfect.  My thought is that if you don't like the dust, the few things laying around...you have two choices...you can either clean for me or not come back for a visit!  LOL

You must be wondering where I'm going with this!

It's a new challenge over at Pile it On!

Our theme for this week is ...

"Humorous"

What a great theme!

We are sponsored by 

who has some of the most humorous stamps around!

They are offering one lucky winner 2 digis of their choice.  

I had the fun of creating with Deirdery Dunderton!

Let's take a peek at her humorous words of wisdom about house cleaning!

Oh...don't you just wish!  LOL

Visit with your company in the dark so they don't see the mess!

The awesome sentiment comes from TLC Creations.

It's your turn now to come up with something funny!  Be sure to check out the other DT creations so you can have several good chuckles!

Until next time...

This card has been shared in the following challenges...

Crafty Catz..."Anything Goes"

Sister Act Card Challenges..."Anything Goes"

Stampin' for the Weekend..."For the Girls"

4 Crafty Chicks..."Anything Goes"

Crafty Girls Challenge Blog..."Anything Goes"

DL Art..."Anything Goes"

Inky Impressions..."Anything Goes"

Fan-Tastic Tuesday..."Anything Goes"

Through the Craft Room Door..."Anything Goes"

Christmas Greetings

Another weekend is upon us!

I hope you've had a great week, and are ready for a restful weekend!

I'm showcasing another Christmas card today!

It's Friday, and you know what that means...a new challenge with us at Christmas Stampin' All Year Long!

And guess what?

Our theme for this week is once again...

"Anything Goes"

I know you aren't tiring of these as we've had great participation with awesome cards!

You all rock!

Can I begin by showing my creation first?

Here's what I came up with...

Isn't she most elegant?  I fell in love with this image as I usually do with all retro and vintage images!
Imagine dressing up with the family to decorate the house...having some special dainties that are only made during the holiday season.  Neatly wrapping all the gifts to place under the newly decorated tree.  Definitely NOT how we do it at our house!  LOL
There really is something about the simpler days of eras gone by.
Just to let you know, this elegant one of a kind card is being sold in my Etsy Shop should you be interested!

Be sure to check out the CSAYL blog to see what kind of creativity our "Anything Goes" challenge inspired in the rest of the DT members. 
The lucky winner of this challenge will be invited to guest design with us in the month of June!

Until next time...

This card has been entered in the following challenges...